Suggest Treatment For Pain And Discomfort In Ribs

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2014

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Question : My left bottom rib sticks out while laying down i also have some discomfort in it. For as long as i can remember it has stuck out. I was born premature at 23 weeks 1Ib 2oz. I also have unevan shoulders & kind of wobble when walking. Besides scoliosis wgst other conditions can cause this? I will attach a picture im sucking in my stomach so i can see my ribs better. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
wgst?

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Based on your description it could well be due to vitamin D deficiency leading to malformation of ribs and other cause which you rightly said is scoliosis.
My suggestion would be to get blood test done for vitamin D,serum calcium, alkaline phosphatase and phosphorus. If possible send picture of spine .
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Im done growing, My doctor told me. I am 18, i will send a picture of my spine.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looking forward to picture of spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
I am looking forward to spine picture.Meanwhile,you may have vitamin D (bone tonic) as it's deficiency is very common.I usually prescribe XXXXXXX calcirol 60,000 once a week for 3 months, then once a month for next 9 month. This should be taken with fatty food item like a glass of milk for better absorption.
Wishing you good health.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (5 minutes later)

Well went to my doctor he checled my vitamin d leval and it was 7.6. He told me t take 300 mg of it and i did. I think im going to go to an orapedic doctor and have him check my rib. o

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As follows

Detailed Answer:
Hello
If you ever need any help, I will be more than happy to help you further.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar